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    New slab is already cracking- am I too picky?

    Mesh is important to keep a floor from cracking as well. But unfortunately it's too late for you. Styrofoam around the outside 2' would have been good to keep the frost from creeping in as well.
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    100A subpanel

    I didn't know you guys did things so different. You don't have AC90? that blows my mind!
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    Ceiling Fan Remote wiring question

    Is this the Hampton Bay style remote control where the controller is located in the canopy cover of the fan? If so I would not hook it up the output of the controller because the light is dimmable on those. You could however cap the light output on the controller and tie the lead for the light...
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    Generac or Kohler

    Generac moves a lot of units because they are cheap. They are cheap because they aren't very good. There is more to a generator than the motor that runs it. Generac has very dirty power and can fry your electronics. I have seen this in my customers homes where I rip out Generac systems and have...
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    100A subpanel

    I'm not sure about NEC rules, but here's what my OEC requires in ontario, canada. -Forget about 2" conduit, that's for 200A panels using 3/0 wire. -Never use aluminum unless its underground USCI90 triplex cable. -If you really want conduit, use 1 1/4" and #3 CU with #6 ground. -To save money...
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